Letters to the Editor: Friday, October 5, 2012

This letter is in response to the letter "No to seven debates; no reason for any" by Pete Hayes (Sept. 26, in The Daily Telegram). How dare you demonize a victim of a terror attack and his thoughts on the incident.

"Anti-American?" Not only did you make those outrageous claims, but you also went on to assume the Mr. Haskell would continue the frivolous spending that has been going on for 12 years. I understand where you might be misinformed as Tim Walberg refuses to debate Kurt Haskell.

Mr. Haskell has nothing to hide and is even willing to debate Mr. Walberg as many as seven times. I'm sure that Tim Walberg doesn't want to talk about large campaign contributions from CMS Energy and DTE Energy. I'm sure that he doesn't want to talk about his voting record. I wouldn't want to talk about it either if I had as many votes against our civil liberties as he has had. Voting for the Patriot Act, countless renewals of the Patriot Act, CISPA, and voting not to repeal indefinite detention.

Isn't it apparent that you and many others have not taken the time to research Mr. Haskell and his positions? Mr. Walberg would rather make accusations through the media. Not only is that "Anti-American," but it is cowardly and a complete disservice to the residents of the 7th District.

Randy Glisson IIAdrian

Clinton Little League, minus help, may end To the parents of Clinton Little League,

On Sept. 13 we held our monthly Clinton Little League board of directors and election of officers meeting. Seven people showed up to fill 12 positions, and they were all from this year's board. On Sept. 24 we held an emergency meeting to elect officers for five remaining positions. Only five of the previous members showed up (one had to work).

Seven people could run the board, but why should they? The Little League had registered more than 200 children this year. Where are all the parents, grandparents or people who just care about children having fun and building character?

Throughout the year a few had a few opinions about our Little League, but where are those people now?

On Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Smith-Kimball Community Center we will be holding our regular monthly meeting and we hope to be electing officers to fill the remaining positions on the board. If no one comes and volunteers for the board, Clinton Little League is in great danger of being dissolved!

It is time for our community to step up and make sure the children of Clinton have a chance to play softball/baseball in 2013. It won't affect some children who play travel ball, but what about the parent who can't afford $600 to $800 to play travel ball?

Little League does extensive background checks on every board member, coach and all Little League volunteers to make sure your children are safe. We also have the least expensive registration cost in this area.

We want your children to have fun and build character in our Little League community. Can you imagine next summer without baseball/softball? This quite possibly will happen without added volunteers.

Joyce CookSecretary/TreasurerClinton Little League

Editor's note: The date for the Clinton Little League meeting has been updated online to reflect a change made by the league after this letter was printed.